Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 9, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The Recipient will engage in Step 2 of Finance Canada's engagement process on Indigenous economic participation in Trans Mountain. The Recipient will work towards the general objective of enabling participating Indigenous groups to make an informed decision on if whether and how they wish to be represented in a potential future negotiation with Canada on Indigenous economic participation in Trans Mountain. Eligible activities include: conducting outreach, communication, and recruitment among participating Indigenous groups; establishing internal governance structures; engaging experts (including legal); and engaging support to provide secretariat services, including coordination and communications with members groups.
Organization:
Department of Finance Canada
Expected Results:
It is expected that the Indigenous Participant Funding Program will help to support the meaningful participation of Indigenous groups in consultation, engagement processes, and similar initiatives led by the Department of Finance or within the Minister of Finance’s purview. As well, the Program is expected to help support the Department of Finance’s priorities regarding economic and social policy, including its work with other departments to support reconciliation and establish a new fiscal relationship with Indigenous Peoples.
Location:
Caslan, Alberta, CA T0A 0R0
Reference Number:
060-2021-2022-Q4-00054
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Operating Name:
Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement
Recipient's Legal Name:
Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement
Program:
Indigenous Participant Funding Program
Program Purpose:
The objective of Indigenous Participant Funding Program is to help ensure Indigenous Peoples have sufficient financial resources to participate meaningfully in departmental activities consistent with the Government of Canada’s priorities related to Indigenous reconciliation and economic development. The Program is intended for contribution agreements with Indigenous groups that participate in departmental activities, such as consultations, engagements, or similar initiatives.